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Economic Development Commission Minutes May 17, 2016 Page 2 of 3 ----------------------------------------------------------- Sheila Haverkamp informed the Commission on the Hack Fest event that BLAEDC hosted and the umbrella of technology and facets that are being brought to the forefront. She further noted that BLAEDC is working on hiring a talent recruiter which will coincide with their membership program by offering different benefits based on membership level. Bob Perkins suggested that an incentive to the membership program could be the utilization of the Hack Fest event. 4. Sibley Lake Water Quality and Park Grant Chair Jurchen updated the Commission on the Sibley Lake Water Quality Project and grant received in the amount of$22,000 to remove the steps and vegetation rehabilitation at Sibley Lake Park. 5. Thriving Communities Initiative Chair Jurchen moved this item to the end of the agenda. 6. School Update Commissioner Lindholm noted that the Pequot Lakes School is gearing up for graduation and the budget process. He further noted that the School will expand parking, with an additional 70-90 parking spaces, by removing the former fitness building and re-purposing the former Community Education building for maintenance. 7. Chamber Update Jenna Crawford stated that she has received no comments from the business community on the Highway 371 Expansion Project. She updated the Commission on the Chamber's summer social media campaign, "Find the Bobber", and the Survive and Thrive During Construction Meeting at the Pequot Lakes High School Gathering Room on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Amy Sjoblad noted that Chamber membership has been steady and the Chamber hired Brian Lehman to actively promote membership. 8. BLAEDC Update Sheila Haverkamp informed the Commission on the video conferencing capabilities that are now available at the BLAEDC offices due to a Blandin Foundation grant. Commissioner Lindholm inquired if these grants are still available as this could assist with the Trailside Park Tech Ready Project. Ms. Haverkamp will check into this and forward the information to Nancy Malecha for the next City Council agenda.